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Gourdine Family History

Gourdine Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of French Gourdin. In the US it is found mainly among African Americans.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Gourdine family from?

You can see how Gourdine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gourdine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gourdine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Gourdine families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Gourdine's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gourdine families in 1911.
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What did your Gourdine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gourdine. 42% of Gourdine men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gourdine women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gourdine were Carpenter and Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Delivery Boy
    12%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gourdine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gourdine census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 64 immigration records available for the last name Gourdine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 431 military records available for the last name Gourdine. For the veterans among your Gourdine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gourdine lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gourdine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gourdine in 1951 was 35, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gourdine ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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